Rules & Regulations

Embalmers & Funeral Directors

• Rule 1 - Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Funeral Establishments, Crematories, Crematory Retort Operators, and Transport Services- Effective January 1, 2022
• Rule 3 - Licensure of Certain Individuals - Effective May 3, 2022
• Rule 4 - Fee Waivers for Certain Individuals - Effective May 3, 2022

Video - Complying with the Funeral Rule

Arkansas Law, Rules, and Regulations Study Guide - Effective June 22, 2022

Arkansas Statutes

Embalmers and Funeral Directors

• 17-29-301 et. Seq.
• 17-29-401 et. Seq.
• 17-29-501 et. Seq.
• 17-29-701 et. Seq.

Perpetual Care Cemeteries

• 20-17-1001 et. Seq.
• 20-17-1013 et. Seq.
• 20-17-1301 et. Seq.
• Rule 2 - Withdrawal from Permanent Maintenance Fund - Effective December 12,2021
• Proposed Rule 5 - Pertaining to Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries
• Notice of Public Comment – Proposed Rule 5

State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services

• 23-61-1101 et. Seq.